Managing Quantity Surveyor

Overview

In this role you will lead the commercial function on the N1N2 Birmingham project, guiding cost control, risk and governance to optimise value. You will mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and work with project leadership to influence strategic commercial decisions. You’ll manage NEC contract administration, procurement and through-life cost management to support large-scale delivery. The position offers impact in a major Buildings and Infrastructure project within a leading UK builder, with a clear path to professional development and chartership.

Pay / Benefits

• Smart working with up to 40% remote working
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
• pension
• share incentive plan
• volunteering leave
• recognition schemes

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial team on the N1N2 project, ensuring cost control, risk management and performance
• Provide leadership and support to Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors
• Contribute as a core member of the project leadership team with commercial insight
• Oversee NEC contract administration, including changes, compensation events and obligations
• Lead procurement and supply chain activities to achieve best value
• Own financial reporting, forecasting, cost management and governance for senior stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities to protect value
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders as the commercial lead
• Mentor and develop team members towards professional qualifications
• Champion best practice and compliance with BB processes on a major project

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (BSc, MSc or equivalent)
• Chartered membership of RICS, CIOB or ICES (preferred)
• Experience as Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor on large-scale projects
• Strong NEC contracts knowledge with end-to-end commercial leadership
• Experience developing and leading commercial teams
• Strong cost management, risk, forecasting, reporting and supply chain skills
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management
• Experience guiding commercial strategy for project leadership
• CSCS Professional Qualified Person Card (or ability to obtain)
• Commitment to CPD and professional development

• leadership
• negotiation
• communication
• NEC contracts
• cost management
• risk management

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